EDUCATION
Area teachers among Teacher of the Year semifinalists 
Laura Alvstad, a 7-12 grade English teacher in the Windom Area Public School District; and Monica Headlee, an 11th-grade chemistry teacher in the Tracy Area Public School District, were among 32 semifinalists chosen from an initial field of 107 candidates from across the state.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 17, 2010
Pipestone Area earns star performance rating
ST. PAUL —The Pipestone Area High School production of “The Serpent” was one of two shows rated as a “starred performance” Friday at the Minnesota State High School League One Act Play Festival on the St. Catherine University campus.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 16, 2010
Worthington Middle School Honor Roll
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade were named to the honor roll at Worthington Middle School.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 16, 2010
Prairie Elementary QWIK awards
Second-, third- and fourth-grade students at Prairie Elementary earned QWIK awards in January.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 16, 2010
Dean's list: Feb. 13, 2010
Area students at Bethel University, Concordia University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Kirkwood Community College, Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Morningside College and North Dakota State University were named to the Dean's list.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 16, 2010
Education Briefs: Feb. 13, 2010
WORTHINGTON — The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) will conduct a site visit at Minnesota West Community and Technical College on Feb. 22- 25. Minnesota West is seeking NLNAC accreditation for its associate degree nursing program.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 16, 2010
Teens called on to create TV commercials to discourage texting while driving
ALEXANDRIA - Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and AAA Minnesota/Iowa is calling on Minnesota’s teenagers to do “thumbthing” about the dangers of texting and driving by participating in the Don’t Text and Drive, Teens! TV Commercial Challenge.
By Alexandria Echo Press , February 15, 2010
Column: New math test an overwhelming challenge
WORTHINGTON — As you may or may not be aware, the state of Minnesota requires testing in mathematics for all juniors. This test is called the MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment), and it has replaced the basic standards testing that existed up until last year.
By John Koller, District 518 , February 13, 2010
Letter: Many years later, "Fiddler" again sensational
It was 39 years ago that my high school classmates and I participated in three performances of “Fiddler on the Roof” during my sophomore year at Worthington Senior High School.
By Marty Rickers, Worthington, WHS Class of '73 , February 09, 2010
As others see it: Constitution has education mandate
Take a good look at the state Constitution. The Legislature has two jobs — fund schools and fund the state trunk highways. That’s it.
By Winona Daily News , February 09, 2010
Notification program added in District 518
Shoutpoint Campus Messenger can call 356 phone numbers in four minutesWORTHINGTON — Winter weather worries will no longer mean an onslaught of phone calls for receptionists in District 518.
February 09, 2010
Dean's list: Feb. 6, 2010
Including area students who were named to the Dean's list at Art Institutes International, Buena Vista University, Dakota State University,Dana College, Drake University, Iowa State University, and Minnesota State University, Mankato.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 08, 2010
Education Briefs: Feb. 6, 2010
WORTHINGTON — The Mixed Blood Theatre’s production of “African America,” a new play about the modern African Diaspora, will be presented at 9:30 a.m. and noon Feb. 18 in the Fine Arts Theater of Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington campus.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 08, 2010
Financial aid now available at Avalon
Beauty school completes national accreditation processWORTHINGTON — After three years of teaching students how to cut, style and treat hair, do manicures and pedicures and more, Avalon Beauty Academy will finally be able to offer students a little something extra: financial aid.
February 08, 2010
Column: Students using iPOds to further education
WORTHINGTON — The kindergarten and fourth-grade classrooms at Prairie Elementary have had the opportunity to explore some new technology in the classroom. Three kindergarten classrooms and all of the fourth-grade classrooms are piloting the iPod Touch. However, all kindergarten classrooms have had the opportunity to experience this new technology.
By By Becky Duehn, Cayleen Mackey, Mary Appel and Chad Kremer, District 518 , February 06, 2010
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1959: Speech Team Triumphs
Speech is big at Worthington High School now, and it was also big in 1959, when the team took first place in a tournament in Blue Earth.
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1934: Area Children Write to Santa
The Daily Globe used to publish letters to Santa Claus, and in 1934 there were record-breaking numbers of letters, many of which were pretty darn
1984: Cinderellie Cinderellie Night and Day It's Cinderellie
In 1984 students put on the play Cinderella.
1959: A Child's View of Thanksgiving
A Central Elementary School student drew this photo of a a turkey and a family gathering around the table for Thanksgiving in 1959. The kid isn't na
1959: John Deere Toys for Kids
This 1959 Moll Implement Co ad featured John Deere toy-sized tractors and their accessories.
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American Re-education Week
Remember that old bumper sticker, “If you can read this … thank a teacher”? When’s the last time you really took that message to heart? The United States of America boasts one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Ninety-nine percent of all Americans over the age of
Posted by: lgrevas on Nov 29, 2009 at 1:38 AM | EL BLOGO1944: Buy War Bonds or Your Kids Are Toast
This November 1944 Hamm's Beer advertisement encouraged people to buy war bonds by scaring them silly.
Will your child be a victim of this War--af
1984: Community Ed Gets Victorian
District 518 was offering discounts on ten classes in 1984, in Scandinavian Flatbrod, writing, ballroom dancing, fundamentals of music, matting and
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